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Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.

-What other risk factors does Mr.K have?

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Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.
 
-What other risk factors does Mr.K have?

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Mr.K has multiple risk factors including being African American (which puts him at higher risk for several health conditions), eating a high-sodium diet (which can contribute to high blood pressure and other issues), and likely being obese based on his diet (which increases the risk for numerous health problems).

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